Dark gray: a subtle shade
Dark gray can denote a wide variety of shades. The trendiest of the moment is undoubtedly charcoal gray, a dark charcoal gray that flirts with black.
For an elegant and delicate palette, we give pride of place to dark gray, to which we bring a little relief by playing with nuances and materials, such as glass and silver.
Considered a neutral color, dark gray can nevertheless reveal very different facets. Depending on its undertones, it can indeed blow hot or cold on the decoration.
In a decoration dominated by cold colors – blue, green and purple – we favor a dark gray built itself on a green base.
For a monochrome decoration, we will move towards a dark gray built on a blue base, for an aesthetic that is both very fresh and very chic.
Warmer dark shades of gray – tending to brown or chocolate – are ideal for highlighting wood and vibrant colors like red or yellow.
Dark gray and neutral colors
Dark gray is one of the natural colors. If it has a zen mineral facet and all in simplicity, its depth also makes it a very sophisticated color. It is therefore readily associated with the palette of neutrals, to give a little relief to a minimalist interior.
For a contemporary minimalist decor, we associate dark gray with a shade of pinkish beige.
Associated with a chalky white, dark gray lends itself equally well to a cozy decoration, in a Scandinavian, hygge or Japandi style.
The dark gray and white tandem creates a beautiful graphic effect, offering a softer aesthetic than the classic black and white duo. This palette is ideal for a contemporary interior with an elegant and cozy atmosphere.
For a trendy and cocooning decoration, we associate the dark gray with the ecru color. This duo is so cozy that it even works in the children’s room.
Dark gray is one of the essential shades of industrial decor. It is then associated with black and white.
Muted and deep color, dark gray nicely highlights the brown palette. Combined with dark wood, it is therefore a very good choice to revisit the Mid Century style.
Dark gray and cool colors
The trend is for very natural interiors, and cool colors are on the rise. Dark gray is ideal for giving them a little relief. And this sophisticated color does not need to be overdone: a touch is enough for an interior dominated by very wise cold colors to take on character!
Between dark green and a tangy shade, dark gray can hardly be seen in this natural and bohemian bedroom. However, it suffices to blow a contemporary breeze on the decor.
In dark gray and ecru on a pastel green background, the floral print is playful and very contemporary. Here is a dapper look ideal to give a little pep to a chic country interior.
For a chic and peaceful interior, we associate dark gray with deep shades of green and blue.
The trick, for a very soft interior: fall for a slightly smoky green, in combination with dark gray.
In a dark gray setting, turquoise blue breaks free from its very casual tropical facet to become terribly chic!
Dark gray and warm colors
Dark gray being a muted color, it is ideal for highlighting vibrant colors. Its depth also makes it the perfect ally to enhance the most delicate warm nuances.
Halfway between warm colors and cold colors, the palette of mauves and lilacs is delicate to handle. To highlight them, we associate them with dark gray.
When light pink meets dark gray, it gives a soft and very chic decoration at the same time.
Kitsch, an intense pink? Certainly not when paired with a dark shade of gray!
Curry yellow and gold: when dark gray comes to the house, it’s time to dare to dare the sunny decor.
Afraid of missing you? Bet on the classic combination of red and dark gray. Performing very well in a contemporary kitchen, this dynamic duo is also well found to give a little pep to a modern living room.
Very trendy, dark gray is readily associated with one of the other essential shades of the moment: the color terracotta.
From the gold color to the brass decoration, dark gray nicely highlights the metallic shades.